$20 Billion Market Breakthrough: IPA Pioneers High-Impact Antibody Development for Next-Generation ADC Cancer Therapies

Business Wire 13-Nov-2024 9:00 AM

Innovative Antibodies Show Promise for Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) Development, Paving the Way for Transformative Cancer Treatments

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. (the "Company" or "IPA") (NASDAQ:IPA), a leader in AI-driven medical innovation, is proud to announce a significant breakthrough in its primary cancer research initiatives. This accomplishment not only highlights IPA's cutting-edge discovery and AI capabilities, but it also strategically places the company in the rapidly growing market for these cancer-combating antibodies, which is projected to reach $20.7 billion by 2028. The TATX-112 program, dedicated to the development of specialized antibodies for cancer treatment, has shown encouraging results, successfully targeting cells that express a protein known as TrkB. This achievement has paved the way for several promising candidates for further development.

TrkB is a protein commonly found in aggressive cancers. IPA is spearheading two programs that target this protein. The TATX-200 program is centered on developing T cell engagers, which boost the body's immune response against tumors. The TATX-112 program is focused on creating antibodies that can deliver cancer-killing drugs directly to tumor cells. The recent advancements in the TATX-112 program have led to the discovery of multiple antibodies that can infiltrate and eliminate TrkB-expressing cells in an in vitro surrogate Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) assay. This suggests that these antibodies could be used to deliver drugs directly to cancer cells, potentially enhancing the effectiveness and safety of cancer treatments targeting TrkB.

Dr. Jennifer Bath, CEO of ImmunoPrecise Antibodies, expressed her excitement: "Our TATX-112 program has reached a significant milestone, demonstrating our ability to target and eliminate TrkB-expressing cells. This breakthrough accelerates our cancer-fighting antibody development efforts. Our innovative discovery process, combined with validation and AI-driven characterization, has enabled us to identify antibodies with high TrkB specificity. We are confident in our leadership position in AI-guided development and within our cancer program. We look forward to reaching many more significant milestones in our journey to revolutionize cancer treatment."

Talem Therapeutics' recent development of antibodies potentially suitable for cancer treatment marks a significant step in their mission to transform cancer treatment. Talem's focus on TrkB-expressing tumors addresses a critical need in cancer treatment. IPA remains committed to driving innovation and creating long-term value, as it continues to advance the Talem pipeline and explore commercialization opportunities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

About ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd.

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. is a biotechnology company that leverages multi-omics modeling and complex artificial intelligence through a series proprietary and patented technologies. The Company owns an integrated end-to-end suite of capabilities to support the development of therapeutic antibodies and are known for solving very complex industry challenges. IPA has several subsidiaries in North America and Europe including entities such as Talem Therapeutics LLC, BioStrand BV, ImmunoPrecise Antibodies (Canada) Ltd. and ImmunoPrecise Antibodies (Europe) B.V. (collectively, the "IPA Family"). For further information, visit www.ipatherapeutics.com.

About Talem Therapeutics LLC

Talem Therapeutics LLC, a subsidiary of ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd., specializes in the discovery and development of AI-driven, next-generation antibodies with the primary goal of out-licensing them to pharmaceutical partners. Talem focuses on creating innovative therapeutic biologics up to the preclinical stage, leveraging advanced platforms to accelerate antibody development for oncology and other therapeutic areas. The company aims to streamline the path to the clinic for its partners by providing high-quality antibody assets ready for further development and clinical testing. For more information, visit www.talemtherapeutics.com.

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